Reasoner invited to Humboldt for Fourth of July
Del Marks notes the Humboldt Chamber secured Harry Reasoner for the Fourth of July visit, praising his All American image and nostalgia for the small town Iowa show from 1972. The column also covers Iowa’s 4 percent sales tax rollout, noting auto-calculation at big retailers and continued manual calculation at some small businesses, including the local newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Marks
Harry Reasoner
Humboldt
Chamber
Reasoner
Iowa
Karen's Quips by Karen May
A local column notes roads in poor condition due to snow and rain with gravel routes becoming impassable or open only to local traffic. It comments on lower gas prices in Arizona and Texas, praises Elnora Cunningham's retirement from Humboldt County Clerks of Court, and dismisses unfounded rumors about firm closures.
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Arizona
Texas
Elnora Cunningham
Honoring Humboldt's honest builder Harry Anderson
A Humboldt reader recalls Harry Anderson and his wife Blanche as longtime home builders who helped many families own homes. The letter praises his integrity, generosity, and impact on the community, noting Blanche’s December 1982 death. Also mentions centenarian Johanna Jakso, affectionately Grandma Jakeo, who arrived in Schleswig in 1016 and lived at home until last month.
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Humboldt
Mr. von Humboldt
Stephan Taft
Frank Gotch
Harry Anderson
Blanche
Harry
Hany Anderson
Fifth Avenue
Sixth Avenue
Ninth Street
Johanna Jakso
Grandma Jakeo
Schleswig
Short named to Bethel dean's list
Boyd Short Jr. of Humboldt has been named to the Bethel College dean's list in St. Paul Minnesota for the first semester of 1982 83. A 1976 Humboldt High School grad majoring in speech communications he earned a GPA at least 3 5 B plus to qualify for the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Short Jr
Boyd
Bradeen Short
Humboldt
Bethel College
St. Paul
Minn
Short
Humboldt High School
Osage utility chief preaches energy conservation gospel
Northern Iowans recognize Osage Municipal Utility Manager Wes Birdsall for saving about 38 jobs in a 4000 population community and delaying new generating capacity by at least a decade. His programs cut the utility bill by an estimated 758500 dollars, with 20 percent of customers audited and load management participation rising. He plans weatherization efforts for low income households with state agencies and local groups this summer.
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Johnny Appleseed
Birdsall
Osage
House Energy Committee
Osage Municipal
Municipal
Department of Social Services
Osage Jaycees
Northern Natural Gas
Wes Birdsall
Happenings on the Hill by Sen Berle E Priebe
Senator Berle E Priebe reports increased Senate debate and passage of two bills. One exempts sales tax on equipment for vehicle modifications. the other changes tax on replacement parts to tax only the value added. The two bills passed 49-6 and 47-1. He notes expected House action, upcoming district meetings, and a March schedule of Agriculture hearings. He also cites appointment as Health Care Study chair and views on Blue Cross Blue Shield board changes.
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Sen
Berle
E. Priebe D-Algona
Senate
House
Iowa Revenue Department
Branstad
Norh
Mullins
Humboldt
PCA
FHA
ASCS
House Agriculture Committee
Holden and Teiden
Blue Cross-Blue Shield Board
Redding Enrolled in Ames Winter Farm Operation Course
Jeffrey Reding of Bode is enrolled in Iowa State University’s Winter Farm Operation Program, an eight week short course in production agriculture. Sessions began January 17 and run through March 18.
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Jeffrey Reding
Bode
Iowa State University
Historic Humboldt snippets highlight local changes and injuries
WILFORD JONES of Minneapolis rented equipment from Chris Gronbach’s estate and opened a hatchery nearby, employing his brother Jayne. EARL SAXTON of Hardy injured his hand in a wood-saw accident, bones broken and previous losses by a corn picker noted. W. C. WALKER moves to Boone as elevator manager, while his son Robert stays in Bode until graduation.
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Humboldt Republican
Wilford Jones
Minneapolis
Minn
Chris Gronbach
Lacerne
Jayne Jones
Earl Saxton
Hardy
George Jacobson
Saxton
W. C. Walker
Bode
Boone
Robert
School calendar set for 1983 84
Superintendent Wesley R. Carleon reports the Board approves the 1983 84 calendar with a student start on Aug 24 and end on May 24 1984. Two pre school workshop days Aug 22 23 replace three, Friday Sept 15 becomes a teacher workday for curriculum work. 179 attendance days plus 10 work days and six holidays total 196 contract days.
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Wesley R. Carleon
Board of Education
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Marks
Karen
Skip Dresser
6Th St
Humbold
Bethel Dean's
Legislative
Sue Mullins
AID Association For Lutherans
Livermore
Otto Jagels
Ann Wood
Troy
Everett, Andersen
Federal Land Bank Association
Fort Dodge
Luke
Redding
Ames
H&r Block
Gt Hertz
North Taft
By Bonnie Nei
Newton
Frances Sorlien
Averill Monson
Dakota City
Gilmore City Board of Education
Harold Juella
Joe Kleen
Tom Peters
Farmer's Elevator of
Bade
E. M. Eillingson
Ellingson
Norman Pederson
Harry Nelson
Irwin M.olson
Ralph Reding
Harold Berge
John Jensen
M. A. Sorlein
Richard ‘Chick’ McKenna
Harold Willey
The
American Legion
Tim Yaeger
Harold Gronbach
Keith Sayers
Humboldt Fire Department
Thor Fire Department
Bruce Simpson
la Verne Lionettes
Laurie Hefty
Bard Marty
Deb Wolf
Cynthia Kiley
Becky Smith
Diane Gjerstad
Cindy Smith
Joni Wilhelm
Vicki Gronbach
Terry Hinz
Pam McClellan
Virginia. Penton
Paul James He
Humboldt Care Centers, Inc
Humboldt, Iowa
North Care Center
South Care Center
11Th Ave. N. Hwy
Humboldt Care Center
Mery Vanderpool
Jon Thul
Nurasing
Martha Whipple
Nellie McCutcheon
Waldo Wass
Marla Olson
Anne Hann
Tom Wood
R.O. Close
Zian Lutheran Ringy
Legion of Mary
Bowling
Bible Howe
Pastor Wales
Aopking
Our Saviour's Lutheran Communion
Sliver Sisters
Seventh Day Adventist Mission Group
John Bete
Aliee Hansan
Anne Brinkman
Sandy Dillinger
Pastor Weiss
Ruth
Lutheran Communion
Nulge
Zion Baptist
Folyman
Square Dangers
St. Mary's
Brownie Troop
Moyle
Silver Slaters
Seventh Day
Silver Sisters
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